<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!-- generator="wordpress.com" -->
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>citybus &amp;laquo; WordPress.com Tag Feed</title>
	<link>http://en.wordpress.com/tag/citybus/</link>
	<description>Feed of posts on WordPress.com tagged "citybus"</description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:54:25 +0000</pubDate>

	<generator>http://en.wordpress.com/tags/</generator>
	<language>en</language>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[#21 - A10 SMS Bus Arrival Time!]]></title>
<link>http://penninghearts.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/21-a10-sms-bus-arrival-time/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Andrew</dc:creator>
<guid>http://penninghearts.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/21-a10-sms-bus-arrival-time/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[本來好怕等A10機場巴士, 但係佢就係我係公司同屋企要去幾場既最平方法&#8230; 只是一等就真係有可能要等30min先有車&#8230;真係有D雞肋&#8230; 有lee個新service 就知]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:center;">本來好怕等A10機場巴士,<br />
但係佢就係我係公司同屋企要去幾場既最平方法&#8230;<br />
只是一等就真係有可能要等30min先有車&#8230;真係有D雞肋&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://gallery.me.com/andrewkwan/100288/A10/web.jpg?ver=12654397110001" alt="" width="461" height="614" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">有lee個新service 就知等唔等落去好!</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[CityBus: um apartheid camarada em Goiânia, por Yuri Brandão]]></title>
<link>http://chapabranca.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/citybus-um-apartheid-camarada-em-goiania-por-yuri-brandao/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>André Moraes</dc:creator>
<guid>http://chapabranca.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/citybus-um-apartheid-camarada-em-goiania-por-yuri-brandao/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fonte: Quarto Poder.info Autor: Yuri Brandão Imagem: @andredemoraes É incrível como ainda nos dias d]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Fonte: <a title="Citybus: um apartheid camarada em Goiânia" href="http://quartopoder.info/citybus-um-apartheid-camarada-em-goiania-por-yuri-brandao/" target="_self">Quarto Poder.info</a></p>
<p>Autor: Yuri Brandão</p>
<p>Imagem: <a title="Twitter André de Moraes" href="http://www.twitter.com/andredemoraes" target="_blank">@andredemoraes</a></p>
<p><a href="http://quartopoder.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/discrimina%C3%A7%C3%A3o-em-goi%C3%A2nia.jpg"><img class="alignright" title="discriminação em goiânia" src="http://quartopoder.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/discrimina%C3%A7%C3%A3o-em-goi%C3%A2nia.jpg" alt="discriminação em goiânia" width="337" height="280" /></a>É incrível como ainda nos dias de hoje, com a palavra “inclusão”, sendo tão difundidas por ONGs, empresas privadas e governos ditos “populares”, práticas discriminatórias e segregadoras ainda são feitas insistentemente pelas pessoas que deveriam nos representar decentemente nos Poderes Legislativo e Executivo de Goiânia.</p>
<p>O serviço complementar diferenciado de transporte coletivo, chamado “<strong>Citybus</strong>”, implantado pela <strong>CMTC (Companhia Metropolitana de Transporte Coletivo), SETRANSP (Sindicato das Empresas de Transporte Coletivo Urbano de Passageiros) e aprovado pela CDTC (Câmara Deliberativa de Transporte Coletivo)</strong>, entrou em circulação no dia 20 de abril, oferecendo através de microônibus novos, uma modalidade de transporte mais confortável e elitizado que percorre os bairros nobres de Goiânia até o Centro. Tudo seria perfeito, se não houvesse um detalhe: no ponto nº 7 e no parágrafo 1º do art. 2º da Resolução nº 48 de 13 de abril de 2009, excluem a gratuidade dos benefícios do Passe – Escolar, do Passe – Livre dos idosos e dos deficientes físicos e visuais no uso dos serviços do Citybus, além de uma tarifa bastante onerosa para a camada de baixa renda.</p>
<p>Em <a title="Prefeitura de Goiânia" href="http://www.goiania.go.gov.br/" target="_blank">Goiânia</a>, há uma grande diferença de tratamento entre usuários do transporte regular integrado, o chamado transporte coletivo e o transporte diferenciado, o <strong>Citybus</strong>. Começa pela tarifa: no transporte coletivo, a tarifa é de R$ 2,25. No <strong>Citybus</strong>, a tarifa é de R$ 4,50, o dobro da tarifa do transporte popular.</p>
<p>Na entrada do transporte coletivo, não há filas organizadas em muitos pontos e terminais, havendo tumultos e muitas pessoas correndo o risco de serem machucadas, especialmente idosos e crianças. E quando machucadas, não há nenhum tipo de fiscalização por parte da <strong>CMTC</strong> ou qualquer tipo de auxílio para amparo destas pessoas. Na entrada do <strong>Citybus</strong>, pela alta tarifa e pela exclusão dos grupos do Passe – Livre e Passe – Escolar, quase não há filas, por isso sua entrada se torna mais confortável. Os motoristas do transporte coletivo, não são preparados para lidarem com passageiros, principalmente idosos e deficientes físicos.</p>
<p><!-- Easy AdSense V2.73 --> <!-- Post[count: 1] --></p>
<div></div>
<p>No Citybus, o tratamento dado pelos motoristas aos passageiros que embarcam é de uma qualidade referencial para outras capitais do Brasil, muito educados e atenciosos. Os assentos do transporte coletivo são na sua maioria bancos de plástico, com apenas o encosto de cabeça almofadado, tendo assentos almofadados apenas para obesos, gestantes e acompanhantes de cadeirantes (total de 3 assentos). No Citybus, todos os assentos são almofadados. Muitos ônibus do transporte coletivo, principalmente os que circulam em bairros periféricos e por Aparecida de Goiânia são sujos e empoeirados. Os microônibus Citybus são todos de uma limpeza impecável.</p>
<p>No transporte coletivo, as janelas e saídas de ar pelo teto são pequenas e em dias de calor, torna o veículo abafado e quente. No Citybus, é disponibilizado o serviço de ar – condicionado. No transporte coletivo, os vidros não possuem nenhum tipo de proteção contra o sol escaldante de Goiânia, o que obriga os passageiros muitas vezes a abandonarem seus assentos por causa da forte luz solar e incomodam portadores de deficiência visual. No Citybus, todos os microônibus são revestidos por uma película que impede a entrada da luz solar. O transporte coletivo, mesmo deficiente, cobre tanto bairros centrais como periféricos. O Citybus cobre somente bairros centrais, excluindo de sua rota os bairros periféricos. No transporte coletivo, há a entrada reservada para cadeirantes. No Citybus, não existe uma entrada específica para esta categoria de deficientes, o que os impede de utilizar este serviço, mesmo com disponibilidade de pagar por uma tarifa mais cara.</p>
<p>É um tremendo absurdo uma prefeitura como a de Goiânia, que sempre coloca nossa cidade como a 1º colocada em qualidade de vida no Brasil, institui uma espécie de “apartheid camarada”. Na África do Sul, direitos eram segregados em razão da cor e da classe social. Mas em Goiânia, a prefeitura prefere a segregação social na questão do transporte coletivo urbano do que oferecer uma opção de transporte de qualidade a um preço baixo a toda população e Goiânia. E pior: tanto o Citybus quanto o transporte coletivo, não há um clareza quanto o trajeto das linhas, exceto em abrigos com mais de 4 anos de uso e no site da CMTC. Quando se trata de se reduzir o impacto do caos do trânsito de Goiânia, o Citybus é referido como transporte coletivo.</p>
<p>Quando é pra justificar o veto do uso do Passe – Livre e Passe – Escolar, o Citybus é tratado como transporte seletivo e diferenciado. Justificam os mandatários do transporte coletivo de Goiânia que a abertura de benefícios para idosos, deficientes tanto físicos como visuais e estudantes inviabilizariam a continuidade do serviço do Citybus, pois haveria prejuízos financeiros para as empresas. Mas, será que para ser tratado com respeito e dignidade no transporte coletivo de Goiânia, o usuário deve ser obrigado a desembolsar R$ 4,50 e assistir vários Citybus circulando vazios pelas ruas de nossa capital, poluindo o meio ambiente? Será que em nossa democracia goianiense, os interesses particulares de empresários do transporte coletivo devem estar acima dos interesses da população, principalmente idosos e deficientes físicos e visuais, grupos mais frágeis e que deveriam ser amparados pelo poder público e iniciativa privada?</p>
<p>Mas está tudo dentro da lei, isso é verdade. A Resolução nº 48, de 13 de abril de 2009 emitida pela CMTC no Diário Oficial do Município do dia 15 de abril de 2009 tem fundamentação na Lei nº 8987/95 em seu artigo 13: “As tarifas poderão ser diferenciadas em função das características técnicas e dos custos específicos provenientes do atendimento aos distintos segmentos de usuários” e a Lei 9074/95 em seu art. 35: “A estipulação de novos benefícios tarifários pelo poder concedente, fica condicionada à previsão, em lei, da origem dos recursos ou da simultânea revisão da estrutura tarifária do concessionário ou permissionário, de forma a preservar o equilíbrio econômico-financeiro do contrato.</p>
<p>Parágrafo único. A concessão de qualquer benefício tarifário somente poderá ser atribuída a uma classe ou coletividade de usuários dos serviços, vedado, sob qualquer pretexto, o benefício singular.”</p>
<p>É para isso que nós votamos. Para que os legisladores utilizem a lei contra uma imensa maioria e a favor de uma minúscula minoria. É por isso que todas as classes marginalizadas pelo <strong>Citybus</strong> (idosos, deficientes, estudantes e trabalhadores) devem se organizar e lutar por um direito que pertence a todos os brasileiros: transporte público, de qualidade e acessível a toda a população.</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Preferred CityBus bidder revealed]]></title>
<link>http://newsaboutcities.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/preferred-citybus-bidder-revealed/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tellmenews</dc:creator>
<guid>http://newsaboutcities.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/preferred-citybus-bidder-revealed/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Go-Ahead is named as the preferred bidder for the purchase of a council-run bus company in Plymouth]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Go-Ahead is named as the preferred bidder for the purchase of a council-run bus company in Plymouth&#8230;. From BBC News. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/8364303.stm">Full story</a></p>
<p>This site may contain information about:  city cafe.  The blog is also related to: lower city.</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Calls for referendum on CityBus]]></title>
<link>http://newsaboutcities.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/calls-for-referendum-on-citybus/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tellmenews</dc:creator>
<guid>http://newsaboutcities.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/calls-for-referendum-on-citybus/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Union leaders call for a referendum on possible plans by Plymouth City Council to sell the bus firm ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Union leaders call for a referendum on possible plans by Plymouth City Council to sell the bus firm it operates&#8230;. From BBC News. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/8348471.stm">Full story</a></p>
<p>This site may contain information about:  grove city.  The blog is also related to: city club.</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[O SitPass do CityBus]]></title>
<link>http://altaircamargo.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/o-sitpass-do-citybus/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>altaircamargo</dc:creator>
<guid>http://altaircamargo.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/o-sitpass-do-citybus/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Yes! Nós temos ônibus chiques. A ideia do CityBus em Goiânia é: pessoas deixam seus carros em casa p]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><div style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://altaircamargo.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/citybus_1257443785.jpg" alt="CityBus" /></div>
<p>Yes! Nós temos ônibus chiques.</p>
<p>A ideia do CityBus em Goiânia é: pessoas deixam seus carros em casa para irem aonde quiserem nesse serviço diferenciado de transporte coletivo. Lá dentro tem ar condicionado, internet, televisão e poltronas almofadadas.</p>
<p>Um dos motivos que não deu certo é que goianienses utilizam carro como status. Raros, raríssimos, deixariam seus carros em casa para irem a algum lugar de ônibus.</p>
<p>Afinal, &#8220;ônibus é coisa de pobre&#8221;.</p>
<p>A tarifa para uma viagem do CityBus é R$ 4,50. Para se andar quantas vezes quiser durante um dia, se paga &#8211; <strong>na teoria, veja bem</strong> &#8211; R$ 6,00.</p>
<p>Deixei o meu carro na oficina e queria ir até o shopping experimentar um tênis que vira lá em promoção.</p>
<p>O CityBus seria a melhor opção. Mais rápido, mais vazio e mais prático de se viajar carregando sacolas.</p>
<p>Sai comprar o passe &#8211; ou &#8217;sitpass&#8217;. Sim, aqui o nome do passe de ônibus é em inglês. Coisa fina.</p>
<p>(Pausa! Os ônibus de Goiânia não têm cobradores. Ou se compra o bilhete antes de embarcar ou não embarca).</p>
<p><strong>Andei 2,04 km</strong> e verifiquei em <strong>6 pontos de venda</strong>. Em nenhum havia o passe &#8220;para o dia todo&#8221;.</p>
<div style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://altaircamargo.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/a-busca-pelo-passe_1257444446.jpg?w=300" alt="A busca pelo passe" width="300" /></div>
<p>Resolvi argumentar com o último: &#8220;porque não tem desse de andar o dia todo em lugar nenhum?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Ninguém anda de CityBus, ninguém compra o sitpass dele para vender.&#8221;</p>
<p>Simples. E, sem o passe, nem quem quiser, consegue andar.</p>
<p>Amanhã o carro fica pronto. Sairei para fazer as compras nele.</p>
<p>Eu bem que tento deixa-lo na garagem. Em Goiânia, isso não é possível.</p>
<p>Por uns tempos já usei a bicicleta. Deixei-a um pouco de lado porque cansei de quase morrer todos os dias.</p>
<p>Tentei o ônibus hoje. Literalmente não consegui as condições mínimas para o embarque.</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[First Chinese citybus for Singapore: SMRT's Yutong ZK6126]]></title>
<link>http://singaporebuspage.wordpress.com/2009/08/23/first-chinese-citybus-for-singapore-smrt-yutong-zk6126-made-in-china/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>hafizbam</dc:creator>
<guid>http://singaporebuspage.wordpress.com/2009/08/23/first-chinese-citybus-for-singapore-smrt-yutong-zk6126-made-in-china/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[SMRT&#39;s Yutong citybus on service 854 turning into Yishun bus interchange. Photo courtesy of Muhd]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><div id="attachment_400" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 435px"><img class="size-full wp-image-400 " title="SMB135Efaizal" src="http://singaporebuspage.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/smb135efaizal.jpg" alt="SMRT's Yutong citybus on service 854 turning into Yishun bus interchange. Photo courtesy of Muhd Faizal." width="425" height="283" /><p class="wp-caption-text">SMRT&#39;s Yutong citybus on service 854 turning into Yishun bus interchange. Photo courtesy of Muhd Faizal.</p></div>
<p style="text-align:justify;">It was bound to happen sooner or later: a made-in-China public citybus serving the commuters of Singapore. With significant differences over the cost of each unit as compared to their European counterparts, it is difficult for bus companies to ignore the possibility of saving a few bucks from their bus purchases. In Singapore, there has been a growing number of local bus companies opting for Chinese coaches, with brand names like King Long and Yutong slowly becoming a more common sight on the roads. So the question then was, when will the first Chinese citybus be brought in?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The answer came in August this year, when Singapore&#8217;s second largest public bus company SMRT Buses, registered the country&#8217;s first made-in-China citybus, a Yutong ZK6126, on 18th August as SMB135E. As with common practice, newly registered buses usually took quite a while after formal registration to begin revenue service. However the company seemed eager to put this demonstrator bus on trial quickest possible, resulting in the the bus commencing its first official revenue service on service 854 only two days later on the 20th.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Ang Mo Kio Depot-controlled route 854 is a very busy service running between Yishun and Bedok via Yio Chu Kang Road, Hougang Avenue 3 and Jalan Eunos, and has been a long time competitor for SBS Transit&#8217;s service 25. The 854 itself has been a favourite in being the first to get a taste of new buses brought in by then TIBS, be it the ELBO Scanias or the Volgren Hino demonstrator TIB905Y.</p>
<div id="attachment_407" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><img class="size-full wp-image-407" title="SMB135Einttws" src="http://singaporebuspage.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/smb135einttws.jpg" alt="The interior of the Yutong as seen from the entrance. Photo courtesy of Teo Wei Shen." width="420" height="280" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The interior of the Yutong as seen from the entrance. Photo courtesy of Teo Wei Shen.</p></div>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Having taken many Chinese buses run by RapidKL myself, my expectations for the Yutong were never high. For instance, I had expected the bus ride to be very noisy and bumpy, and maybe a little stuffy &#8211; in line with the general public perception that all things made in China are never top-notch. But all those thoughts were banished the moment I took my seat on one of their leather seats which were wider than the usual Vogelsitzes. Almost every passenger taking a seat would produce this funny farting sound when they rubbed against it but nonetheless, the seats are more comfortable than they look. There was also rather reasonable legroom, though the whole experience can be improved if the seats were a little reclined.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The other most important aspect of a good bus ride I look after is the airconditioning. The Yutong is the first such citybus here to feature a single length series of aircon outlets which greatly helped to distribute the cool temperature across the whole bus. The idea is similar to the kind of experience you get onboard aircrafts. No more tissue paper stuffed aircon outlets! The only aircon outlets in the bus were found at the last row of seats; four on each side, but they proved disappointing. When I tried my favourite rightmost seat at the last row, only my legs were feeling cool from the more evenly distributed aircon from the front row onwards. And whatever the brand of aircon is, it sure is good. And I hope it lasts.</p>
<div id="attachment_410" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><img class="size-full wp-image-410" title="SMB135Eintrear" src="http://singaporebuspage.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/smb135eintrear.jpg" alt="Interior of SMB135E as seen from the last row of four seats." width="420" height="280" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Interior of SMB135E as seen from the last row of four seats.</p></div>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The other notable difference for this 29-seater bus is the last row of seats which were occupied by only four seats placed side to side, instead of the typical five, or the two-space-two arrangement in other Chinese citybuses by RapidKL. Whether the reason lies with the wider seats or accomodation for the engine whatnots I&#8217;m not too sure but if they could, they should have inserted that fifth seat.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Cummins engine used was not too bad, powerful enough for the bus to speed and climb hills effortlessly during my ride. Suspension was surprisingly good, as I&#8217;m told the bus uses the air suspension system compared to leaf-springs commonly used for their coach counterparts here. Both doors however, were a little slow to open and close. But the rear plug door was a little irritating as it was squeaking (somebody oil the door please!) but it did not vibrate as much as other plug doors as the part of the mechanism controlling its movement was hidden underneath the wheelchair ramp. In addition to the usual SMRT &#8220;Doors closing&#8221; announcement when the doors were closing, a warning chime accompanied it as well, and this proved extremely annoying.</p>
<div id="attachment_408" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><img class="size-full wp-image-408" title="SMB135ESMB49X" src="http://singaporebuspage.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/smb135esmb49x.jpg" alt="Illustrating the difference in electronic displays is the Yutong SMB135E on the right and the now familiar Mercedes Benz OC500LE SMB49X on the left parked at Bedok bus interchange." width="420" height="315" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Illustrating the difference in electronic displays is the Yutong SMB135E on the right and the now familiar Mercedes Benz OC500LE SMB49X on the left parked at Bedok bus interchange.</p></div>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Aesthetically, the interior looks better than SBS Transit&#8217;s Scania K230UBs despite the dull brown leather seats accompanied with a few red coloured ones at the front. This could be mainly due to the green aircon strips at the sides, making up and maybe mixing well with the beige tones. The low ceiling warnings at the back was big and loud enough to attract attention. CCTV cameras have been installed, and so are EIGHT speakers throughout the length of the bus, whatever for I have not a single hint, since the recorded SMRT announcements do not seem to be any louder. Of the two ez-link card readers at the exit, the one on the left hand side was place a little too high, not good for short people like myself <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">On the exterior, the greatest disappointment were the very small electronic displays, even though it was good enough SMRT did not opt for the typical calculator digits displays used by many mainland Chinese bus companies. Of something to note is that it is the first SMRT bus to have destination display at the offside, something which has been practised by SBS Transit for ages, but is the first bus in Singapore to have a number cum destination display at the rear as well. I&#8217;m quite pleased with the bodywork, especially the rear design and having glass windows all the way up at the sides (like the Mercedes Benz Citaros), but not too impressed with the front though, as something more creative could have been done to the area below the windscreen.</p>
<div id="attachment_409" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><img class="size-full wp-image-409" title="SMB135Efaizal2" src="http://singaporebuspage.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/smb135efaizal2.jpg" alt="Offside view of the Yutong picking up passengers at Yishun bus interchange. Photo courtesy of Muhd Faizal." width="420" height="280" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Offside view of the Yutong picking up passengers at Yishun bus interchange. Photo courtesy of Muhd Faizal.</p></div>
<p style="text-align:justify;">In conclusion, I am rather surprised with myself that I kinda like SMB135E. It is definitely far from the typical stereotypes of substandards for made-in-China buses even I had despite the areas that can be improved upon. And if SMRT thinks the same way as me, do not be surprised if this Mercedes Benz loyal customer switches to Yutong and probably other Chinese manufacturers for future fleet renewals.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">I hereby give this bus a 4 out of 5 stars rating. At least for now.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">For other reviews on this bus, do visit:</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://offservice.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/smrt-yutong-2/">http://offservice.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/smrt-yutong-2/</a><br />
<a href="http://thecoloursofmyworld.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-smrts-yutong-zk6126hgc.html">http://thecoloursofmyworld.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-smrts-yutong-zk6126hgc.html</a><br />
<a href="http://minibusgrp.com/?p=566">http://minibusgrp.com/?p=566</a><br />
<a href="http://tws4793.t35.com/buses/p_sin_smrt/yutong_zk6126.html">http://tws4793.t35.com/buses/p_sin_smrt/yutong_zk6126.html</a></p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[30/365]]></title>
<link>http://amandaproject365.wordpress.com/2009/07/20/30365/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
<guid>http://amandaproject365.wordpress.com/2009/07/20/30365/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is my absolute total and complete favorite busdriver in Hong Kong. He drives the 72 from Aberde]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-455" title="IMG_3619ed3" src="http://amandaproject365.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/img_3619ed3.jpg" alt="IMG_3619ed3" width="1024" height="1383" /></p>
<p>This is my absolute total and complete <em>favorite </em>busdriver in Hong Kong. He drives the 72 from Aberdeen to Causeway Bay. He is so fucking cool. Seriously. He is so legit.</p>
<p>This was shot on the fly with a new lens I am not so familiar with, hence the super clear raindrops on the window behind him and the less than perfect focus on his face&#8230; But never mind, check him out: the specs, the earrings, the sweet Fu Manchu goatee&#8230; and you can&#8217;t really tell, but he has himself a cool little ponytail working in the back and awesome black driving gloves. He really is the King of Public Transportation [and we have some crazy mass transit issues over here - remember <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsYRQkmVifg" target="_blank">Bus Uncle</a>? That shit was bananas.] I also love this guy because he will stop for you even if you are not at the stop, and he packs the bus&#8230; His bus would be an awesome place for a flash mob. I think he would be totally down.</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Citybus Brixen/Vahrn - der Fahrplan | Citybus Bressanone/Varna - orario]]></title>
<link>http://brixenbressanone.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/citybus-brixen-der-fahrplan-citybus-bressanone-orario/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Redaktion</dc:creator>
<guid>http://brixenbressanone.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/citybus-brixen-der-fahrplan-citybus-bressanone-orario/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Citybus Brixen/Bressanone, Haltestelle Hartmannplatz / Fermata Piazza Artmanno (Foto: Qnex) Hier fin]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://brixenbressanone.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/citybus-haltestelle-brixen.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-151" title="citybus-haltestelle-brixen" src="http://brixenbressanone.wordpress.com/files/2009/03/citybus-haltestelle-brixen.jpg" alt="citybus-haltestelle-brixen" width="425" height="300" /></a><br />
<strong>Citybus Brixen/Bressanone, Haltestelle Hartmannplatz / Fermata Piazza Artmanno</strong> (Foto: Qnex)</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Hier finden Sie den Fahrplan für den Citybus in Brixen und Vahrn. / Qui trovate l&#8217;orario del citybus di Bressanone/Varna</p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><!--more--></p>
<h2 style="text-align:left;">Linienführung Citybus Brixen/Vahrn &#8211; Le linee del citybus Bressanone/Varna</h2>
<h5>(zum vergrößern anklicken, cliccare per ingrandire)</h5>
<p style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://brixenbressanone.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/citybus-brixen-bressanone-linien-linee.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-152" title="citybus-brixen-bressanone-linien-linee" src="http://brixenbressanone.wordpress.com/files/2009/03/citybus-brixen-bressanone-linien-linee.jpg" alt="citybus-brixen-bressanone-linien-linee" width="500" height="209" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">
<h5 style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://brixenbressanone.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/citybus-brixen-bressanone-fahrplan-orario1.pdf"><img class="size-full wp-image-153 aligncenter" title="banner-citybus-fahrplan-orario" src="http://brixenbressanone.wordpress.com/files/2009/03/banner-citybus-fahrplan-orario.jpg" alt="banner-citybus-fahrplan-orario" width="200" height="132" /></a>(anklicken/cliccare)</h5>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Neue Citybus-Linie • Nuova linea Citybus]]></title>
<link>http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/citybu/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Redaktion Redazione</dc:creator>
<guid>http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/citybu/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mit der Einführung der dritten Citybus-Linie sind jetzt auch die Oberstadt und andere wichtige Einri]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a href="http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/citybus_bk.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-487" title="citybus_bk" src="http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/citybus_bk.jpg?w=285" alt="citybus_bk" width="285" height="300" /></a>Mit der Einführung der dritten Citybus-Linie sind jetzt auch die Oberstadt und andere wichtige Einrichtungen, wie etwa die Musikschule und die Sportzone, direkt an das städtische öffentliche Verkehrsnetz angebunden. Das ist ein wichtiger Schritt, den wir sehr begrüßen, hin zu einer nachhaltigen Mobilität auch in diesem Stadtteil. <!--more--></p>
<p>Die Stadtverwaltung hat viele Ressourcen in das Citybus-Projekt investiert, es liegt nun an den Bügerinnen und Bürgern, die gebotenen Möglichkeiten zu nutzen. Damit aber dieses zusätzliche Mobilitätsangebot den Erfolg hat, den es verdient, darf es nicht einfach nur ein Zusatz sein. Es muss von verkehrspolitischen Maßnahmen begleitet werden: Es ist Zeit, mit der &#8220;Renaturierung&#8221; der Stadt zu beginnen, z. B. durch schrittweise Reduzierung der Parkplätze in den neu vom Citybus erschlossenen Gebieten. Dadurch können wir öffentlichen Raum gewinnen, Alleen und Grünanlagen anlegen, die dem gesamten Stadtgebiet höhere Lebensqualität bieten.</p>
<p>07.09.2008<br />
Für die Grüne Ratsfraktion<br />
Franco Nones</p>
<p>******</p>
<p>La realizzazione della linea 3 del citybus collega ora anche l&#8217;Oberstadt e altre strutture importanti della città come la scuola di musica e la zona sportiva alla rete di trasporto pubblico urbano. E&#8217; un passo importante che salutiamo con soddisfazione perché amplia le possibilità di una mobilità sostenibile anche in questa parte della città.</p>
<p>L&#8217;amministrazione ha investito nel progetto citybus molte risorse pubbliche, le cittadine e i cittadini devono ora utilizzare queste possibilità;  questa ulteriore offerta di mobilità per avere successo non deve però sommarsi semplicemente a quella attuale.<br />
Un servizio diffuso di bus cittadini deve modificare sostanzialmente la situazione viaria attuale: deve significare l&#8217;inizio di una &#8220;rinaturizzazione&#8221; della città che si può ottenere con una progressiva eliminazione dei parcheggi dalle zone ora raggiungibili con il citybus e la creazione, al loro posto, di spazi pubblici, di viali alberati e zone verdi per offrire più qualità di vita a tutta la città.</p>
<p>07/09/2008<br />
Per il Gruppo consiliare Verde<br />
Franco Nones</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[citybus]]></title>
<link>http://handekker.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/citybus/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>handekker</dc:creator>
<guid>http://handekker.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/citybus/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a href="http://handekker.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/citybus.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-247" src="http://handekker.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/citybus.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="299" /></a></p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Getting Around in Hong Kong]]></title>
<link>http://wanderus.com/2008/05/06/getting-around-in-hong-kong/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 15:41:45 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>wandertom</dc:creator>
<guid>http://wanderus.com/2008/05/06/getting-around-in-hong-kong/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hong Kong is the most efficient city I&#8217;ve ever been to. For sure, there are other cities (San ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a href="http://wanderus3.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/img_0369.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-309 aligncenter" src="http://wanderus3.wordpress.com/files/2008/05/img_0369.jpg?w=300" alt="Hong Kong at Night" width="474" height="268" /></a></p>
<p>Hong Kong is the most efficient city I&#8217;ve ever been to. For sure, there are other cities (San Francisco, New York, etc.) where the moment you get off the plane, you can just about get to any location in that city without getting into a car. However, Hong Kong just takes it to another level in my opinion because there are more than 1 option of public transportation to get to all the places you want to go.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/train/images/MTR_routemap.jpg"><img class="alignnone aligncenter" src="http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/train/images/MTR_routemap.jpg" alt="MTR Map" width="501" height="445" /></a></p>
<p><strong>1. By Rail</strong> &#8211; there are 2 main rail systems, which are actually connected into 1, the <strong><a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk" target="_new">MTR</a></strong>. If you click on that map to enlarge it, you can see that a visitor can leave the airport on the MTR system and go just about anywhere in Hong Kong, including the doorsteps of Shenzhen, China, where you can board trains that will take you as far as Beijing! The trains are very clean (no bums) and were never late when I was there for over 2 weeks. It&#8217;s one of only 2 rail systems in the world that is profitable and does not require government subsidies in order to operate, and there are trains that leave each station in a matter of a few minutes. On top of all that, the more suburban parts of Hong Kong were actually built in and around these stations in a cluster of high rise apartments and shops in ways in which you can leave the station and walk to your home while being covered from the elements at all times. Efficiency at its finest.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://wanderus3.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/img_tricat.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-310" src="http://wanderus3.wordpress.com/files/2008/05/img_tricat.jpg?w=200" alt="" width="200" height="139" /></a> <a href="http://wanderus3.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/img_jetfoil.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-311" src="http://wanderus3.wordpress.com/files/2008/05/img_jetfoil.jpg?w=200" alt="" width="200" height="139" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>2. By Ferry/Hovercraft </strong>- Because Hong Kong is an island surrounded by other islands and ports, traveling on water makes a lot of sense. But it&#8217;s really amazing how easily accessible everything is, and yes, there are many ferry operators. Companies like <strong><a href="http://www.turbojetseaexpress.com.hk/eng/home/index.html" target="_new">TurboJet</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.nwff.com.hk/english/nwff100000.asp" target="_new">New World</a> </strong>operate out of multiple ports around Hong Kong and take passengers in and around Hong Kong/Kowloon, Shenzhen, Shekou, and of course, Macau, the Las Vegas of Asia. You can hop on the MTR to a stop with a ferry terminal, such as the one at the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shun_Tak_Centre">Shun Tak Centre</a></strong>, with luggage in hand, walk into the building, buy a round trip ticket and take the 1-hour ferry ride to Macau. Imagine a Saturday morning where you get up and feel like going to Vegas; if you were in the US, you are basically assed out, unless you live near Vegas, or settle for the local Indian casino. If you were in Hong Kong, however, you could be in Macau in a couple of hours and be back the same night to take your friends out to dinner with what you won (or ask them to take you out because you lost).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://wanderus3.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/getting_around_2.gif"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-312 aligncenter" src="http://wanderus3.wordpress.com/files/2008/05/getting_around_2.gif?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="235" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>3. By Bus</strong> &#8211; This of course is the stable of public transportation in most cities around the world and Hong Kong is no exception. What I found amazing is the different variety of buses they have available. There are many profitable bus operators such as: <a href="http://www.kmb.hk/english.php" target="_new"><strong>The Kowloon Motor Bus Co</strong>.</a>, <strong><a href="https://www.nwstbus.com.hk/home/default.aspx?intLangID=1" target="_new">Citybus</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.newlantaobus.com/" target="_new">New Lantao Bus</a></strong>, which were all fine and got me back to my friend&#8217;s place at 5am in the morning after a long night out. They go basically anywhere you need to go, even to places not very close by the MTR stations. To keep efficient, they will not stop at a designated spot unless someone requests the driver to do so. What I find amazing is that there are also these &#8216;mini buses&#8217; that run around the city. They fit about 10 people, and it&#8217;s just first come, first serve. Where there are bus stops, there will probably be a mini bus stop as well, so if your normal bus hasn&#8217;t arrived, you can just jump on the mini bus and go where you need to go for cheap. Amazing&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://wanderus3.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/img00020.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-313 aligncenter" src="http://wanderus3.wordpress.com/files/2008/05/img00020.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="461" height="369" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">There are also taxis readily available so if you really need to get somewhere fast, that option is still there. Hong Kong also caters to the rich by offering helicopter rides. There are even those cabled lifts like the ones you see at ski resorts (except it&#8217;s enclosed) and the peak tramway, which takes you to the top of Hong Kong. The only thing I didn&#8217;t see were rickshaws, probably because they&#8217;re not efficient enough.</p>
<div class="bookmarks"><a title="add to del.icio.us" href="http://del.icio.us/post?url=http://wanderus.com/2008/05/06/getting-around-in-hong-kong/;title=Getting Around in Hong Kong"><img src="http://sunburntkamel.wordpress.com/files/2006/11/delicious.gif" alt="add to del.icio.us" /></a> :: <a title="Digg it" href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&#38;url=http://wanderus.com/2008/05/06/getting-around-in-hong-kong/"><img src="http://sunburntkamel.wordpress.com/files/2006/11/digg.gif" alt="Digg it" /></a> :: <a title="Stumble It!" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http://wanderus.com/2008/05/06/getting-around-in-hong-kong/&#38;title=Getting Around in Hong Kong"><img src="http://sunburntkamel.wordpress.com/files/2006/11/stumbleit.gif" alt="Stumble It!" /></a> :: <a title="seed the vine" href="http://www.newsvine.com/_tools/seed&#38;save?url=http://wanderus.com/2008/05/06/getting-around-in-hong-kong/;title=Getting Around in Hong Kong"><img src="http://sunburntkamel.wordpress.com/files/2006/11/newsvine.gif" alt="seed the vine" /></a> :: <a title="reddit" href="http://reddit.com/submit?url=http://wanderus.com/2008/05/06/getting-around-in-hong-kong/;title=Getting Around in Hong Kong"><img src="http://sunburntkamel.wordpress.com/files/2006/11/reddit.gif" alt="reddit" /></a> :: <a title="post to facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http://wanderus.com/2008/05/06/getting-around-in-hong-kong/&#38;t=Getting Around in Hong Kong"><img src="http://sunburntkamel.wordpress.com/files/2008/02/facebookcom.gif" alt="post to facebook" /></a> :: <a title="Google" href="http://www.google.com/bookmarks/mark?op=add&#38;bkmk=http://wanderus.com/2008/05/06/getting-around-in-hong-kong/&#38;title=Getting Around in Hong Kong"><img src="http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/social/google.png" alt="Google" /></a></div>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA["Grüne Fahne" für den Citybus • "Bandiera verde" per il Citybus]]></title>
<link>http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/2006/08/03/gruene-fahne-citybus/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2006 09:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Redaktion Redazione</dc:creator>
<guid>http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/2006/08/03/gruene-fahne-citybus/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Brunecks Grüne äußern ihre große Genugtuung darüber, dass die Städte Bruneck und Brixen von der Umwe]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a href="http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/citybus.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-702" title="citybus" src="http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/citybus.jpg" alt="citybus" width="300" height="194" /></a>Brunecks Grüne äußern ihre große Genugtuung darüber, dass die Städte Bruneck und Brixen von der Umweltorganisation Legambiente mit einer  &#8220;Grünen Fahne&#8221; für die Einführung der Citybuslinien ausgezeichnet wurden.<br />
Diese Anerkennung und der große Zuspruch, den unser neues Stadtnetz findet, ist der beste Beweis dafür, dass es richtig ist und sich auszahlt,  immer mehr auf menschen- und umweltfreundliche Bewegungsformen zu setzen.<br />
Möge dies ein gutes Vorzeichen sein für die Diskussion des neuen Brunecker Verkehrskonzepts, die in wenigen Wochen beginnt.<!--more--></p>
<p>Bruneck, 03.08.2006<br />
Grüne Ratsfraktion</p>
<p>******</p>
<p>I Verdi di Brunico esprimono la propria profonda soddisfazione per il conferimento ai Comuni di Brunico e Bressanone della &#8220;bandiera verde&#8221; di Legambiente per l&#8217;introduzione del citybus.<br />
Questo riconoscimento e l&#8217;ottima accoglienza fra la popolazione di questa iniziativa costituiscono la dimostrazione più evidente che l&#8217;offerta di modalità rispettose della salute e dell&#8217;ambiente viene apprezzata e condivisa sempre di più.</p>
<p>Non poteva esserci un modo migliore per dare inizio, da qui a qualche settimana, alla discussione organica sul nuovo Piano del traffico a Brunico.</p>
<p>Brunico, 03/08/2006<br />
Gruppo consiliare Verde</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Citybus Bruneck • Citybus Brunico]]></title>
<link>http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/2005/11/07/citybus/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2005 14:19:33 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Redaktion Redazione</dc:creator>
<guid>http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/2005/11/07/citybus/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ein hochwertiges städtisches Busnetz ist ein Element einer nachhaltigen Mobilitätspolitik, wie sie d]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a href="http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/citybus.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-962" title="citybus" src="http://bruneckbrunico.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/citybus.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="194" /></a>Ein hochwertiges städtisches Busnetz ist ein Element einer nachhaltigen Mobilitätspolitik, wie sie die Grünen seit 20 Jahren fordern. Mit den neuen Stadtbuslinien wird jetzt ein erster wesentlicher Schritt in diese Richtung unternommen. Die Grünen unterstützen den Stadtbus aus Überzeugung und hoffen auf einen Erfolg, der es ermöglichen wird, den Dienst weiter zu entwickeln, auch die derzeit nicht erreichten Gebiete zu erschließen und eine immer wichtigere Rolle in der Brunecker Mobilität einzunehmen. Damit soll der Bus zu einer besseren Luft, aber als öffentliche Dienstleistung auch zu einer besseren Lebensqualität in unserer Gemeinde beitragen.<!--more--></p>
<p>Der Stadtbus muss aber in eine Gesamtpolitik eingebettet sein, die klaren Prioritäten folgt: mehr Sicherheit und Qualität für die Mobilität zu Fuß und mit dem Fahrrad und weniger Raum für den motorisierten Individualverkehr: Umverteilung der Verkehrsflächen, Ausweitung der verkehrsberuhigten Zonen und des städtischen Grüns, weniger Parkplätze in der Innenstadt. Wir hoffen, dass das neue Verkehrskonzept diesbezüglich klare Vorgaben enthalten wird und diese dann konsequent umgesetzt werden.</p>
<p>Bruneck, 07.11.2005</p>
<p>******</p>
<p>Una rete di qualità del servizio di trasporto pubblico urbano è una forma di mobilità sostenibile che i Verdi propongono da venti anni. Con le nuove linee di bus si compie ora un passo essenziale in questa direzione. In questo modo il servizio di trasporto pubblico urbano potrà contribuire a migliorare la qualità dell’aria e quella della vita nel nostro Comune.</p>
<p>Il servizio bus deve essere però inserito in una visione politica dei trasporti complessiva ispirata a delle chiare priorità: più sicurezza e qualità della mobilità apiedi e in bicicletta; meno spazio per quella individuale motorizzata. Ridistribuzione quindi delle superfici destinate alla viabilità; ampliamento delle zone a traffi co limitato e del verde urbano; meno parcheggi in centro.</p>
<p>Speriamo che il nuovo piano della viabilità contenga delle chiare indicazioni in merito e che queste vengano messe poi coerentemente in pratica.</p>
<p>Brunico, 07/11/2005</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Hong Kong Day 1: We need a record of our failures, as we must document our love.]]></title>
<link>http://duringmyheyday.wordpress.com/2007/08/12/hong-kong-day-1-we-need-a-record-of-our-failures-as-we-must-document-our-love/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>heyday</dc:creator>
<guid>http://duringmyheyday.wordpress.com/2007/08/12/hong-kong-day-1-we-need-a-record-of-our-failures-as-we-must-document-our-love/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After an unbelievably short (no more than forty minutes), pleasant flight into Hong Kong from Taipei]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-862" src="http://duringmyheyday.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/dsc04233.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="338" /></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After an unbelievably short (no more than forty minutes), pleasant flight into Hong Kong from Taipei, we entered <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_International_Airport" target="_blank">hell</a> at the immigration lines. One thing I cannot withstand is to have put two hundred booths into an airport design but utilise, like, two. The queues were outrageously long and rendered us to eventually step onto Hong Kong land a lot later than we had expected.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><!--more--></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">We made our way to the bus terminal outside the airport, hopped on to <a href="http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/aguide/bus.html#%22E%22%20Routes" target="_blank">Citybus E11</a> to Wan Chai (灣仔), hoping vigorously that nothing will go wrong. Like all foreign visitors who actually bother to ask, we had help from a very friendly lady who made calls to confirm where we had to alight and watched us get down the bus thankfully at our stop. To be honest, I am not exactly sure if that was our stop but after making a few turns on and off <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hennessy_Road" target="_blank">Hennessy</a>, we decided to play it safe and hailed a taxi. In about two minutes we reached our boutique hotel, <a href="http://www.cosmohotel.com.hk" target="_blank">Cosmo</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-865" src="http://duringmyheyday.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/dsc04270.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="338" /></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Despite <em>and</em> because of our lateness, they ran out of Standard Rooms and we were given a free upgrade to an Executive! Cosmo&#8217;s 142 rooms and suites are colour-coded in orange, green or yellow (ours was yellow), which I suppose is one of those fancy, can-do-without traits of a modern boutique hotel.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-861" src="http://duringmyheyday.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/hk2.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="294" /></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">We loved it! It was small, cozy and sprightly yellow. We saved the room-warming for later to do something about our raging hunger. Located in the heart of Wanchai, we were only a subway (the underground tunnel type) away from the shopping and entertainment district of Causeway Bay. We didn&#8217;t take very long to decide we wanted food ala Hong Kong.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-866" src="http://duringmyheyday.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/hk1.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="294" /></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The almond tea at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Causeway-Bay-Hong-Kong/29b0eeec/20459960808" target="_blank">Sun Ying Kee</a> (新英記) on Hysan Avenue is exceptional, a must-try!</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-863" src="http://duringmyheyday.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/dsc04258.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="338" /></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-864" src="http://duringmyheyday.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/dsc04263.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="338" /></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Wanton noodles and curry. Not bad for a first night!</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
</item>

</channel>
</rss>
